Authors :
Elakiya S; Rajmohan M; Bharathwaj V V; Sindhu R; Dinesh Dhamodhar; Prabu D; Gousalya V
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6975825
Abstract :
Xerostomia is also known as dry mouth. Dry
mouth is one of the major discomforts seen in the oral
cavity and can be compromised by dietary intake and
quality of life. Chewing gum plays a role in saliva
substitutes and is soft and sticky while chewing. The aim
is to evaluate the impact of chewing gum on xerostomia
by conducting a systematic review. A systematic review
was selected based on a literature search using the search
engine database by appropriate MeSH terms and further
followed by Cochrane database bias assessment were
done by PRISMA guidelines. Four randomised controlled
studies were included. Among those four studies, the pvalue is significant on the effectiveness of chewing gum in
relieving pain and has increased saliva secretion in the
mouth. Chewing gum has an advantage in saliva
substitutes, relieving pain and discomfort in the oral
cavity. While chewing the chewing gum, it has an
adequate secretion of saliva to wet the oral cavity or
mouth. Hence, there is a significant pain reduction in the
use of chewing gum to relieve or alleviate in xerostomia
patients.
Keywords :
Chewing gum, xerostomia, saliva, dry mouth, pain.
Xerostomia is also known as dry mouth. Dry
mouth is one of the major discomforts seen in the oral
cavity and can be compromised by dietary intake and
quality of life. Chewing gum plays a role in saliva
substitutes and is soft and sticky while chewing. The aim
is to evaluate the impact of chewing gum on xerostomia
by conducting a systematic review. A systematic review
was selected based on a literature search using the search
engine database by appropriate MeSH terms and further
followed by Cochrane database bias assessment were
done by PRISMA guidelines. Four randomised controlled
studies were included. Among those four studies, the pvalue is significant on the effectiveness of chewing gum in
relieving pain and has increased saliva secretion in the
mouth. Chewing gum has an advantage in saliva
substitutes, relieving pain and discomfort in the oral
cavity. While chewing the chewing gum, it has an
adequate secretion of saliva to wet the oral cavity or
mouth. Hence, there is a significant pain reduction in the
use of chewing gum to relieve or alleviate in xerostomia
patients.
Keywords :
Chewing gum, xerostomia, saliva, dry mouth, pain.